Just wanted to respond to some of your comments 

This man's joy is so contagious

Hi GIV!!!! My now husband and I met you a few years ago at your shop in Venice and we hope you are doing well! Keep up the good work. You had us laughing tonight! Try not to let the negative comments get you down. You are one of a kind! God Bless you!

Some people are so insecure that it makes them feel better to point out other peoples mistakes. You do you, Mike! We still love you!

I absolutely love how GIV is still young at heart - too often we become grumpy AF when we reach a certain age. Truly an inspiration!

It’s your trademark!!!! Congratulations on your weight loss!! Another great video!❤

My friend, you don't need to be "dressed to impress". You are one of a kind, a true charismatic person. You will always impress with your character and your kindness. Bleib so wie du bist! Viele liebe Grüße aus Südhessen.

Thank you for all the content and the hard work and time you put into this.

Just wanted to say... I WAS HAVING A VERY BAD DAY..., I left work early.. took some personal time.. but I came home feeling depressed... VERY BAD DAY... been through alot lately.... then this is the first video that came up and I watched it..I watch all your videos and support you.. but with all that said YOU MADE MY DAY!!! I NEEDED THIS TODAY...life goes so fast..MAKE MEMORIES AND LOVE EVERYONE....THANK YOU GIV.. YOUR VIDEOS HELP ME ALOT.. we're prob close in age also and I feel like we would have alot of fun.. maybe one day I'll make it to the beach.. but I'm in TN so prob never get to meet you but just know when you are down you BRING us all up!! And keep going brother... I will try to also

The state of California should pay you to do a commercial. Your videos show the good and the bad. Real people.

Over the past 3 months, GIV has become my favorite youtuber...and I've been on RU-vid for 10 years! Hope to see him on the boardwalk some day since im there about twice a week.

German in Venice always brightening my mood. Seems very genuine and kind hearted. My young daughters heard the video from another room and asked “daddy is that Arnold Schwarzennnnnaarrr?” 🤣🤣 GIV is not the German we deserve, but the German we need. Thank you for your awesome content.

Met you the other day, I'm the guy from Australia! It felt like meeting a friend or someone I was really comfortable meeting which is weird for me. Thank you for being you GIV!

Mike is the man he is better at RU-vid then anyone in Venice lol I subcribed a long time ago met him as he did a tattoo on my girl friends hand or arm idk we don’t talk anymore but I will never forget his hospitality and bringing us in for a tattoo off the boardwalk with his smile !

Mike, Who cares if the dates are correct or the names. I absolutely love watching your videos, It makes my day. Keep it up GIV for president

Mike, you are what California and America is all about. We love GIV.

Greetings from Kazakhstan! GiV, don't be upset about time flying by, be happy that you had those days! Wish you and your kind Mother good health!

Wow, Mike, I'm in Indiana and you are the MOST FAMOUS thing in Venice Beach to me! I never miss a video and love you, your mom, your friends and stories!! You belong on the MURAL!!❤

Hey Mike, remember…there will ALWAYS be trolls, even if you don’t make any mistakes. Most of us love your videos and you! Take care of your health bro. 😊

Too bad people get so picky!!! Just do what you do, complainers are the minority, we all know your intentions, you are well loved and understood. Thanks for all your well-done work!!!

Ich denke du bist ein guter Entertainer, ich schaue deine Videos gerne zum Entspannen nach einem stressigen Tag als Abteilungsleiter! Grüße von Mainz nach Los Angeles! Besonders gefallen hat mir deine Homestory mit deiner netten Mutter! Von so einem coolen Keller habe ich immer geträumt!🤘👍

I like your humor. Keep it up. I also appreciate your hard work on these videos. Keep doing what you do. You have your own style and are becoming your own brand. ❤

😟Mama always said, "There'll be days like this".❤❤❤. I miss the beach so thank you for showing the beach. You're very entertaining GIV. You do you "the one and only GIV".

I watch your channel because I have a friend from Denmark that immigrated to LA some years ago and I have to keep me updated about her new hometown. But I also watch your channel because you have such a positive personality that always brings me in a good mood. RU-vid makes us one big family 😎👍

I watch your videos just to feel calmer and happier 🥹 thank you so much 💕🌸

We LOVE you GlV NO MATTER WHAT !!! Don't listen to the silly criticism, you're doing GREAT !!! You make me laugh A LOT !!! Not only does the time fly by... but in the process, EVERYTHNG changes radically ! l was a kid in the 50's and it was a BLAST ! No computers, no cell phones, no social media, no gender identity issues.. just playing outside all day and riding a baloon tire bycicle ! Cars back then were FANTASTC and easy to fix.. not the non-descript blobs that are being produced today ! l miss that era A LOT !!! You are a GREAT entertainer. Thank you for being you... and for sharing it GlV !!!

It's "Pope-yes" from now on Brother!! 😅. I cracked up when you informed us you actually did understand how it is pronounced! So great! You are the best my friend! 🤙

Just wanna say I’ve been having the worst week of my life and these videos definitely cheer me up. Thanks buddy

German- you did more than most people realize- to clean up Venice Beach! You’ll never get the credit you deserve but those of us who subscribe to your channel know how much heat you put on City Hall!

Mike, you’re always entertaining, informative and funny. And yes, I get your sense of humor and love it. I’m seeing things I’ll never get the chance to see in person. Pope yes!…just keep being you!

Keep doing your channel the way you think is best for your viewers based on their feedback and your gut instincts. You bring a sense of reality to a place that has been mystical for a century . . .. Well done! 😊

We love you GIV! Stay well! You have given us so much history of LA and Venice... Thank you!

Hi Mike. Whenever I see another channel with their 'SUBSCRIBE', I always think of YOU! Yes, you made me smile today! Lots of success and happiness to the GIV!!

always a smile. always uplifting. thanks for all you do!

I laughed out loud several times during this video. You can be a very funny guy Mike. Keep up the good work🌿

Love the GIV, we coming from Denmark in May to Venice!! Good to see him around and buy him a coffee!! He has given us many hours of great entertainment 🤘🇩🇰🇬🇧

My husband & I laughed so much on the Pope Eye video! Kepp up the good work Mike.

Don't worry about the mistakes, just be yourself, that's why Im a subscriber.

Michael, your love of America and especially California is inspiring. So many Americans have gotten into a spiritual funk, constantly complaining about everything that's wrong with this country. Yes, we have problems we need to fix, but you remind us of all that is good and possible here, so thank you for that. I hear ya' about the passage of time; I'm several years older than you, and at one point I realized that I have way more life behind me than ahead of me. That's a sobering thought. I'm glad you're taking care of your health so you can get the most out of life. Hope your mom is doing well. One question: You have a henna tattoo shop on the Venice boardwalk, but you don't seem to keep it open regularly. What's the story with that?

German In Venice is proof that you can have a dream (coming to California), make it happen and still show unabashed awe, love and appreciation for it decades later.

Your happiness is infectious....I always smile watching you GIV. Hope your sweet mother is well. Thank you for taking me along on your videos

I love how successful you’ve become. You deserve every bit of joy it brings to all of us. 😁👏🏼🇬🇧

Mike, ich liebe deine Videos ❤. Du bist mein Link zu Los Angeles. Ich vermisse die Stadt und meine Freunde dort. Finde es mega was du alles von der Stadt und vor allem von den Menschen dort zeigst. Bist ein herzensguter Kerl. Mach weiter so! Grüße vom Bodensee

Mike you’re a funny guy, we all enjoy your videos. Thank you for always making videos and showing everything LA has to offer. Come to Glendale sometime

Love the waves crashing in the background.

Thanks for the joy you bring to my day .Danke !!!! ☘️🇮🇪☘️ Yvonne

Hi Michael, you have always made me smile with your videos, and I'm still pissed about not meeting you in Sept 2018 when I was there. It was a good time to visit I think because it was pre covid and everything was still OK. like you said life is to short so just enjoy yourself and don't worry about making mistakes and there is no need for any apologies because you are real without the bullshit 😎

Mike dont worry about the trolls. B Yourself. Never apologize. Subscribers love the content or they would never subscribe. Love you. Love CA. Wish I could visit. THANKS !!!

You are a real artist, thank you very much for your hard work.

Thanks 😊 you still have that kid inside of you...just like me

You Definitely Deserve To Be On That Wall!!! YOUR A ICON BROTHER GIV”!!

I really like your presentations and your style. It's real life. No need to apologize. Thank you.

Hi Mike! I just want to say Thank You for your videos they really make my day and I get to see and learn about different parts and areas in Cali!🥰 Also how can they say that they can’t put you on the mural because you’re not well known?, does that person not know about the GIV or is he simply crazy!🤔🤷‍♀️😂 AnyWho Mike like I have told you before do you in your videos and do what you enjoy and THAT is what makes you unique and what makes you German In Venice NOT that you make mistakes!! I speak for myself “I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL”, Also as far as your jokes go especially the “Pope Eyes” one it is Hilarious but I also sincerely thought you thought that that is what it was called!!🤣🤣🤣 You are naturally funny so keep being you and don’t worry about what anyone else thinks or says!!😊💜 Thank You for sharing this video and YES I enjoyed it!!😅👍 Take Care and please tell your Mom I said Hello! TSCHUESSING!!!🤍🤍🤍

Don’t forget you’re not going to please everyone all the time and some people will be too thick to understand when you’re making a joke. Most of us love you and laugh at the right things! You’re also not a robot and will sometimes make a mistake. It’s really no big deal for the type of videos you’re making. You’re doing all the right things - look how many people watch your vids! Also, the RU-vid algorithm is weird. Sometimes it makes videos front and center and other times it doesn’t. When you tell people to hit the bell, maybe remind them to turn “all notifications on” by holding the little bell down on your phone or right clicking on a computer. This way people get notified every time you post instead of depending on the RU-vid algorithm to put your video in their feed - because sometimes it just won’t tell people, even if they watch regularly. The “all notifications” help, and many people don’t know about it. 😉 Love ya Mike!

I really enjoy your videos. Don't worry about view count so much. Sometimes I miss a video you upload if life gets busy. It's nothing you did. Your videos are always top notch. You remind me of a long lost friend I never had. It's always good when I have time to get on RU-vid here. Keep up the awesome work.

I just came across your videos.. been enjoying them.. I lived as a teen in California for 9 years in the early 70s.. it's changed so much since that time.. hardly recognized anything but your videos brings back nice memories...of great weather and loved the palm trees and the beautiful sunsets.. thank you for making these videos.. your Always so upbeat and happy that's wonderful..😊

Mike, Your marvelous! If you make mistakes or say something wrong, it’s endearing to us. It’s you, it’s your personality. It’s what draws us to you. And it’s ok!💕🐚🌴🐠🌞

Hope to cross paths soon bro! Looking at hitting Venice this weekend, would be good to chat!

Love all your videos ❤ Really appreciate all the effort you put in 👍👍

They really should add you to the mural! Im not even from Venice , but I associate you right away with Venice. You look great , keep it up😊❤😊

Hi GIV! Just wanted to say I really enjoy watching your videos. I grew up in Venice, graduated from Venice HS but left California in 1999. Moved to Illinois and now I live in Indiana. Your videos bring me so many great memories. Stay safe my friend.

your right mike im 56 and the last 30 years has gone so quickly,, and the older you get the quicker it goes

GIV, love your videos and today particularly, you made me smile with your honesty and your sincere words! Thank you 😊

Hey Mike. Loved how you superimposed the older shots with current. I’ve been watching you since you started and you’ve done an amazing job. You’re an inspiration to me cause you have no fear! Keep up the good work pal. 👍🏼🙏

Hey Mike, it was great to meet you today. Keep up the great content! Fans from Toronto, Canada.

Viele Grüße aus Deutschland 👍

Thanks for the smiles and laughs and the lift. In my day! 🤗

I liked the montage of you on your scooter 😊… thanks for the great content. The fam and I watch your content and yes def gets us out of the mundane routine of life and puts smiles on our faces. Thanks for all your efforts GIV! We appreciate you!!

Mike, you bring so much Joy and entertainment, with your zest for life. Thanks for uplifting our spirits, in every video.

Some people have no sense of humor..I appreciate your humor n all u do..your sharing is very kind ❤

Keep laughing Mike. It’s why we watch!

You have such a good eye for photography, love your videos, great content! they always make me smile! Can’t wait to visit Venice beach again! ❤

I enjoy watching your videos because you seem to be having much fun and that in turn makes me happy.

My wife and I have been watching you for over a year yelling at us worked we subscribed 😂

Such a nice channel, traveling to me is such a PITA, and with your very personalized videos its like a personal tour of CA and Germany, great stuff. Kudos and thanks

You are the Sun when it’s overcast in Venice 😊☺️ ... thanks Mike 🇺🇸🇫🇷😎👍🏻

Your awesome! My husband Charlie Jenkins, was so excited to meet you today during his visit today to your shop. Keep up the great work.

GIV always living his best life.🙋🏽‍♀️💜💯✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸

Thanks. I miss CA so much. You help keep my memories alive.

I was having a bad day- and then I watched you. Thanks. No more tears

Absolutely no worries Mike. Just keep doing what you’re doing!

Don't apologize for being a immigrant, I remember living in Germany in the 80s a and most of the Germans spoke English as good as Americans or better, and everybody in America had a reletive that was a immigrant

German in Venice is definitely a Venice beach staple, he loves it and we love him!

You definitely make me laugh. Your joy in my hometown is such a fun positive thing to share. Keep it up! Your hard work is paying off kiddo. You are a natural!

What perplexed me about you is just how much you love LA. I would run away from there as fast as I could to get back to Germany. In your Germany vids it looks so peaceful and tranquil. NO WAY I could live in LA! Love your vids in any case❤

Mike don't worry about the trolls, you have a large, loyal following!

I'm one of your 316,000 subscribers, Mike. lol Thanks for all the videos and talk. I don't live in Venice, but in Norwalk. Great to see all the stuff there in Venice.

No one is perfect and no one has to be. There will always be people that have to correct you, that's their problem. We love watching you every time you make a video. Love your enthusiasm!

A German in Venice don't worry about the complainers I love your videos you're doing a great job

Du machst L.A. und den amerikanischen Lifestyle sehr sympathisch! Die beste Werbung für Venice und Hollywood! Solltest vom Staat Kalifornien angestellt werden! Sehr gute RU-vid Seite. Und dann noch so eine super liebe Mama! Glückwunsch!

I couldn't care less about the entertainment industry but i watch all your vids because you are the best! Thanks for all your hard work!!

For some reason i thought he moved back to Germany... i was bummed out! Glad he's here filming again! 🎉🎉🎉

We are just grateful that you show us the LA life❤

Love all the videos and your personal style. I love that it feels like we just walking with you talking and just looking at stuff withyou. Keep it up!

It's really makes me Happy to see friendly person like yourself 😮 It would be nice to interact with more friendly people in this country ( America ) Thank you 🙏

I apologize for those people that love to criticize everyone for everything and unfortunately they lump you in with their victims. Try to ignore those haters and keep your mind on us that appreciate all your effort. You have such a good attitude, addressing those sad people just isn't worth it. Besides, if they think you are doing such a bad job, they should just stop watching and try to do it themselves.

Great video Michael, You made my husband laugh, and he rarely laughs!!! He liked the seagull statement🎉 Thank you for your style of videos Mike👍 All The Best To You!!! ...Suzanne

Well you did it again you made me smile because you have a great personality and you make videos that are always so much fun to watch and yes I love Venice Beach so thanks so much for the wonderful tour I love seeing all the murals and the lovely graffiti art also thanks for the rooftop patio view it truly was amazing and I know it was cold from what you said and nobody was at Venice Beach but you wait when it gets warm and summer is here the Venice Beach walking path will be packed and your business will be packed anyway thanks for being so honest about how you feel now with that peace ☮️ love

You had me cracking up 😂. Don’t change a thing Mike. I love your videos because you show me all the places where I used to live. The waves crashing over the rocks, awesome!!!

Awww... I thought "Pope-yes" was funny. My parents were also German immigrants and made jokes like that all the time. I have fun with language, too, even in my novels. I've missed the old "SUBCRIBE" sign. I haven't seen it in a while. You always make me smile, Mike.

I may have figured out that you are my perfect man. Don't tell my husband~! Love you studmuffin!